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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 721.56 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 721.56 and 354.93 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 721.56 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/721.56 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 721.56 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 256,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,103.98/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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